The Volnay 1999 from Michel Lafarge is a very rustic and rather disappointing effort. In the nose cherries, tar and few hints of sous-bois - rough and not 100% clean. On the palate edgy and rustic with some dusty tannins and a openly knit slightly fading fruit. Not very enjoyable ... very old school …
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Visit – tasting of the red 2013s from Domaine Dublère
On my November trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2013s. A little background - Domaine Dublère was founded in 2003 by the American journalist Blair Pethel. The first vintage was 2004, and the domaine has since then gradually expanded the production and …
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Domaine Dublére, Volnay Les Pitures 2010
The Volney Les Pitures from Dublére is a lovely delicate and transparent effort.The nose is showing lovely detailed red berry fruit - red cherries, hints of strawberries and raspberries - spiced with a stony minerality. On the palate airy and medium weight - very precise and defined - with a lovely …
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Domaine Dublere, Volnay Taillipeids 2012
The Volnay Taillipeids 2012 is a step up in minerality and concentration. In the bouquet layers of cool vibrant pinot fruit with notes of red forest berries and jellied fruits. The nose also offer a lovely display of vibrant minerality - charming but razor sharp. On the palate a gorgeous tension …
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Domaine Dublere, Volnay Les Pitures 2012
he Volnay Les Pitures 2012 from Dublere is a lovely pinot in the making. The nose is bursting with red fruits - strawberries, cherries and pomegranate - displayed with a nice crisp minerality. On the palate quite ample fruit - very good transparancy and display of terroir. A lovely Volnay. …
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